Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample jar, sample of guinea grains
Sample of Guinea grains imported through London's docks from Sierra Leone. Guinea grains were an important substitute for pepper in the middle ages, but its use is now largely confined to flavouring, particularly in some beers.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/206
- Object name:
- sample jar, sample of guinea grains
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
glass, paper, guinea grains
- Measurements/duration:
- H 117 mm, DM 59 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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